The Border Security Force (BSF) South Bengal Frontier organised a 15-km cycle rally in Kolkata on Wednesday to mark International Youth Day 2026, with an aim to promote physical fitness, environmental awareness and responsible citizenship among young people. The rally was flagged off by Shri Daljeet Singh, IPS, Inspector General, HQ BSF South Bengal Frontier, in the presence of senior BSF officers. Personnel from various ranks participated in the event with enthusiasm. The rally began at the BSF Frontier Headquarters in Rajarhat and proceeded towards the iconic Biswa Bangla Gate before returning to the headquarters. During the rally, participants carried…
Author: Pratyusha Mukherjee
Pratyusha Mukherjee
Ms Pratyusha Mukherjee, an Independent Sr. Broadcast Journalist working for British media with 25 years of experience in covering the east and northeast, with specialisation in Defence, Sports & Current Affairs. In her illustrated career she has covered many major events and achieved International and National media awards for Journalism.
The quarter-final race at the 135th Durand Cup is entering its final stretch, with five teams already securing their places in the knockout stage and three spots still up for grabs ahead of the final group-stage fixtures on August 13. Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Indian Army FT, SC Delhi, FC Raengdai and defending champions NorthEast United FC have all sealed their berths as group winners. The two best second-placed teams across the six groups will also advance to the quarter-finals, making the final round of matches crucial. East Bengal FC and Samaleswari Sporting currently set the benchmark with six points…
East Bengal produced a sensational comeback at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Wednesday, defeating Kuwait’s Al Arabi SC 4-1 after extra time in the AFC Champions League Two preliminary-stage playoff to book their place in the continental competition. The Red and Gold Brigade looked set for heartbreak after Al Arabi took the lead late in regulation time. However, Jay Gupta struck in the 90th minute to force extra time and completely change the complexion of the contest. East Bengal carried their momentum into the additional 30 minutes. Mohammed Basim Rashid put the home side ahead in the 108th minute…
The 65th edition of the prestigious Subroto Cup International Football Tournament is set to begin on August 18, with 107 teams competing across three age-group categories in New Delhi NCR and Bengaluru. The tournament, organised by the Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society (SMSES) under the aegis of the Air Force Sports Control Board, will run until September 24. More than 215 matches will be played across the Junior Girls (U-17), Sub-Junior Boys (U-15) and Junior Boys (U-17) categories. The tournament’s official announcement was made on Wednesday in the presence of Air Marshal S. Sivakumar VSM, Air Officer-in-Charge Administration and Vice…
Indian Army Football Team produced a stunning late comeback to beat Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-1 in a dramatic Group B encounter of the 135th Durand Cup at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Wednesday. The victory saw Indian Army finish the group stage with a perfect nine points from three matches and secure top spot in Group B, booking their place in the quarter-finals. Mohammedan SC, meanwhile, were eliminated after suffering their second defeat of the campaign. Mohammedan started brightly and controlled much of the opening half. Lalthankima came close to opening the scoring when Lalremsanga struck the post from his…
The self-declared “Republic of Balochistan” has welcomed India’s position on alleged human-rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), while calling for greater international scrutiny of the situation in Balochistan and other Pakistan-controlled territories. In a statement following the Ministry of External Affairs briefing, the Baoch leader Mir Yar Baloch praised MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal’s call for accountability over alleged abuses in PoJK. It acknowledged that Balochistan was not specifically mentioned but said it welcomed India’s broader position on human rights and accountability. “The Republic of Balochistan believes that the international community now has a shared responsibility to stand up…
Lhading Town, Tibet: History, Geography, Culture and Tibetan Heritage: Nestled in the lush valleys of southeastern Tibet, Nelung, also known as Lhading in a spiritual context, is a lesser-known Tibetan settlement in the historic Kongpo region. The area is distinguished by its fertile river valleys, rich Buddhist heritage, traditional Tibetan culture and exceptional Himalayan biodiversity. A Name Rooted in Sacred Landscape: The Tibetan name Nelung, written as Gnas-lung (གནས་ལུང་), is derived from Gnas, meaning a sacred place or holy site, and Lung, meaning a valley or gorge. Together, the name can be understood as “Sacred Valley” or “Holy Valley,” reflecting…
India has firmly pushed back against claims circulating on social media that China is engaged in a gradual or “slow encroachment” into Arunachal Pradesh, with sources cited by an Indian news agency asserting that there is no evidence of any such ongoing territorial takeover. The clarification, reported by another Indian publication on Tuesday, comes against the backdrop of a long-running and deeply contested India-China boundary dispute, in which Beijing has historically claimed Arunachal Pradesh as part of what it calls “South Tibet”. India, however, have rejected sweeping claims of a fresh Chinese advance into the state, describing unsupported allegations as…
Prominent Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch, representing the self-declared “Republic of Balochistan,” has called on governments and international organisations to recognise Balochistan as an independent state, saying the separatist movement has entered a new phase focused on securing international recognition. In a statement marking August 11 as Balochistan’s Independence Day, Mir Yar Baloch urged the international community to stop describing Balochistan as a province of Pakistan and instead treat it as an independent country. “The struggle has now moved beyond the declaration of independence into the stage of global recognition,” the statement said. The statement claimed that Balochistan had declared…
Age proved no barrier for 77-year-old Lt Col OPN Kalyan (Retd), who combined endurance and adventure in Siberia, completing a 10-km run at the XXXVI Siberian International Marathon in Omsk on August 1, followed by a tandem skydive from 3,000 metres the next day. lt Col OPN Kalyan, one of just four foreign participants among around 6,190 runners, said competing in Siberia was a dream he had pursued for years. “It was a proud and emotional moment for me to participate in the Siberian Marathon and represent India. It had been my lifetime dream to run in Siberia, and finally,…